My anger has subsided since I'm aware of the fact that won't bring anything good. Because even if I explode in anger here, Henrix's engagement with Maui will remain, it will not be broken. This time, I approached him. I sat down like him, and as I held his hand, my eyes were glued to our hands... wondering if this could be the last time I'm able to hold him like this? "Thank you for the years you have been a father to Audrey even though she is not really your daughter. Thank you for making her feel like she's complete regardless of the truth that you're not her father. I hope the day comes when I can repay all the things you did for us." "But now, I know it's time for you to have your own family. And I know this day will come. Still unprepared for this, but we're going to be gone forever. In silence. We're not going to destroy your family, don't worry." "Congratulations to both of you in advance. I hope you and Maui would have many children.” After saying that, I went into Audrey's
"It's also not surprising that the reason why She wants to destroy me and fall is because I got rid of her in my entertainment. By my invalidating that she is a verified artist?” I just laughed while forming the conclusion in my brain. "Is Zia the same person you think was secretly listening to us when Tanya was rushed to the hospital?" "I think… no." "What do you mean?" I was a bit confused, because I thought Zia was a dead end. "Someone gave information to Miss Zia about what she heard from us. So, I'm sure the person I noticed listening to us secretly that day is another person." "Can you name the person now?" "Not sure, Ma'am. But…” Dianne looks hesitant to continue, and perhaps unsure of the information she's about to bring into the open. "Before you even got here, Ma'am... Well, I saw Miss Zia talking to Miss Lucile in the parking area. I did not clearly hear their conversation, but it is clear that the topic is about your issue, Ma'am. Because I also heard your name mentio
"Asthma is the cause why She hyperventilates, but you don't have to worry since her condition is fine." "Although she's having a hard time regaining her normal breathing, she really needs rest right now. Maybe no trip first and doing heavy work, so that the patient's strength comes back." "Thank you, Doc Celine," thanked Hen. Henrix offered me the seat next to him, so I wouldn't just stand there waiting for Audrey to wake up, but I just chose to ignore him. If it's even possible, I want him to leave this room as well. I don't need his presence here and even more, so my daughter shouldn't see him anymore. "Have you heard the doctor say? There's no trip first-" “Both of my ears still function well. I must have heard.” I don't want to be sarcastic, but his opening statement makes me seem deaf. "Until Audrey recovers from her illness, we'll stay here. When everything is okay, we'll just make sure to continue leaving." "And we will be directed to the condo after she gets out of the ho
"I left him, yes. And I don't regret what I did. My life was happier and more colorful without him. And I will not make the mistake of destroying it again and making my life dark again, so that our family can be built again." “That's bullshit… it's not happening.” I placed my hand on her shoulder, and despite her trying to get away from me, I tightened my grip there. To the best of my ability, I make myself become the cutest creature she could've seen before. "We're not riding in the same boat, Lucile... so, we have different destinations, right? Because you are on the path of the men you force to like you. Well, you're different from me... I'm no longer looking for a man. I'm seeking happiness and peace of mind now.” “Are you insulting me-” "If you think that's an insult... then, maybe." I turned my back on her because she didn't seem to have any intention of letting me into her house and even drink juice. It's just that she had something to say that made me stop walking. "I, mys
I was just looking at him straight into the eyes, like I'm not afraid that he won't catch me just lying. "I'm leaving to go back to Aud. Her doctor told me she's ready to be discharged now." "I'll take you home-" "Don't waste your energy, Hen. We will not return to you. We're going home... to our new home.” "With whom? With Liam?” "Come on, stop thinking he's a threat to you. With the two of you... my daughter and I will have no one to go with. If this seemed to be a battle, there was no winner. There is no defeat either.” I fixed the stethoscope hanging around his neck. "That's why it's like having mercy, Henrix... don't bother me and my daughter anymore. Please?" "Even to visit you?" "If I'm in Maui's position... I'm pregnant and you're going to marry me, I wouldn't like it if the person I'm going to marry is still visiting his ex-wife and his children here. Because there might not even be a wedding taking place, you will be destroyed immediately because of jealousy." "But M
"Eat that quickly, Aud. You're getting late for school-” A rang from the door stopped me from talking. "Make sure to finish your meal, huh? I'll just see who it is." I went to the door of my condo to open the first visitor of the day—and to my surprise, it's Henrix… Holding a small paper bag. His lab coat was hanging from his elbow and he dressed like he's off to work but dropped by my place for something… to pass a paper bag? "What are you doing here? How did you know we were staying here?” "Because I trust my instinct, Kris," he replied confidently. "During your workaholic days in Aether, you used to live separately from us and you just moved to a condo because its location is close to Aether. I presumed you're going back here… and it looks like I wasn't wrong.” He handed the paper bag over to me then. “Here is Audrey's snack for today. I remembered that today is Friday. And, uhm… you remember I was assigned today to prepare her snacks?” "MWF," he added, quite hesitant to give
"I thought you were fixing it? Why does it seem to get worse?!” I couldn't stop myself from reacting so annoyed after hearing the news. "If you are doing something to clear my name, why did it reach the media?!" "As I said, it looks like it's planned by people who want to destroy you. And that's beyond my control, Gwen. Because I don't have anyone to help fix it but myself-" "Well, what's the board, Rocco? Just wind? Display?! Have they done something that could help this issue vanish immediately?” "Nothing." Right in front of me, Rocco was also frustrated as he placed both of his hands to his temples. “I'm not receiving any help from them. That's why I'm having a hard time coming up with a strategy-” "We could offer you help, Gwen," I heard someone talking behind me... someone who just arrived inside Rocco's office. "And in return, I don't want money." I turned around to see who the pest was who didn't even know how to knock before entering. “Oh, Jessica… you're still alive? I t
"Where are you taking me? Why don't you want to talk? Don’t you have a mouth?!" I asked, irritated when a strange man suddenly picked me up and put me in his black car. "You must be Lucile's staff-" "I'm not affiliated with that woman." "You're talking, I wish you had opened your mouth earlier!" The man driving didn't budge despite my yelling at him. If he was someone else, he would have thrown me out of the way. "So, where are you taking me?!" "Hospital-" "In the hospital?! Do I look sick-" "My grandmother wants to see and talk to you." I finally earned his interest to glance at my beauty. "So, don't say anything else. Save your voice for later." The guy left my mind hanging in the air. First question in my mind is, why does his grandmother have to see and talk to me? Do I look like a doctor? And by the way... who is this man's grandmother? What is my connection with their family? I was not friendly before. As my thoughts wiggled, I just woke up to the fact that we had arri